Zelensky receives surprise visit from Boris Johnson
During the meeting, they discussed the new "package" of financial and military aid
This Saturday the British Prime Minister, Boris Johnson, made a surprise visit to the President of Ukraine, Volodymyr Zelensky, in the city of Kiev, where he ratified his support and solidarity for the country invaded by Russia.
Johnson's spokesman explained that during the meeting they discussed the new "package" of financial and military aid. The resources granted are 120 million euros in weapons, which includes 800 anti-tank missiles, land and air missiles and 120 armored vehicles.
Similarly, Zelensky's chief of staff, Andriy Sybiha, stressed that the United Kingdom has been a pioneer in sanctions against Russia since the war in Ukraine began, as well as being "a leader in the anti-war coalition." Support that will extend for a long time, according to the information provided.
This meeting had been in the planning for several weeks and became possible once the Russian troops withdrew north of the Ukrainian capital at the end of March. It was also noted that Johnson and Zelenski talk daily about the progress of the war and actions to be taken.
One step away from joining the European Union
President Volodymyr Zelensky received a visit on Friday from Ursula von der Leyen, president of the European Commission, who informed the press that she will accelerate the process of Ukraine's entry into the EU.
In addition, he explained that he handed over to the hands of the Ukrainian head of state a form that must be filled out in order to later carry out an evaluation. Likewise, he defined this process as an "important step" to reach the European Union.
In the same order of ideas, Zelenski promised to respond as soon as possible and thus be able to take the step of the European Union and receive the benefits that this represents. While selling Leyen assured that, in view of the situation in Ukraine, the evaluation "will not, as always, be a matter of years."
Since the end of March and thanks to the negotiations between the two nations in conflict, the Russian military have withdrawn and visits by European leaders have been possible.